Jeff Dunham performs at the Grandstand during the Iowa State Fair in 2010. Dunham returns to Des Moines for a show in February at Wells Fargo Arena. / Register file photo

Theater companies announce shows for 2013-14 season

A couple of local theater companies have announced their plans for the upcoming season.

Tallgrass Theatre will stage Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (Nov. 1-16) and “True West” (Jan. 31-Feb. 15) in a new experimental, workshopped format called the Dream Project at the company’s home base, the Rex Mathes Auditorium in West Des Moines. An April show will be announced at a later date. www.tallgrasstheatre.org

Repertory Theater of Iowa will produce the “The Importance of Being Earnest (Sept. 13-29), “Our Town” (Feb. 14-March 2) and “The Crucible” (co-produced with Des Moines OnStage April 11-20). The first show is scheduled for the Des Moines Social Club’s Kirkwood Theater; the second two are set for the Social Club’s new location at the renovated firehouse. www.rtiowa.com

More new shows

It’s been a slow week for new concert announcements since the Fourth of July holiday, but here are a couple:

• Jeff Dunham will perform at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 26. Ticket prices are to be announced and go on sale Oct. 11 through www.dahlstickets.com.